5 Nights Remote & Luxury Ruaha National Park Safari
An Exclusive Southern Tanzania Wilderness Journey
Step into one of Africa’s last true wilderness frontiers with this 5-night luxury Ruaha National Park safari, thoughtfully curated by AfricaPathways for travelers who value privacy, authenticity, and refined comfort.
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s largest and most remote safari destination — a place of vast landscapes, ancient baobabs, dramatic rivers, and exceptional wildlife. With very few visitors and high-quality luxury camps, this safari offers a deeply immersive experience far from the crowds of the northern circuit.
Why Choose Ruaha National Park for a Luxury Safari?
Tanzania’s largest and most remote national park
Very low tourist density
Exceptional predator sightings
Dramatic landscapes and ancient baobabs
Ideal for luxury fly-in safaris
Tour Features:
Private Game Drives
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser
Why Travel with AfricaPathways?
Handcrafted remote & luxury Tanzania safaris Deep knowledge of Southern Tanzania Personally selected luxury camps Authentic, uncrowded safari experiences Seamless logistics from arrival to departure
Recommended dates
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Day 1: Fly-In to Ruaha National Park – Arrival & Sunset Game Drive
- Ruaha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) or Kilimanjaro, you will be assisted with your domestic connection and board a scheduled or private charter flight to Ruaha National Park.
Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you fly into one of Tanzania’s most untouched regions. On landing at the Ruaha airstrip, your private safari guide will welcome you and begin your first game drive en route to your luxury camp.
After check-in, lunch is served followed by time to relax before heading out for an afternoon game drive, ending with sundowners in the African bush.
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2-5 ¦ Ruaha National Park
- Ruaha, Tanzania
Day 2: Full-Day Luxury Game Drives in Ruaha
After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive, when predators are most active. Ruaha is famous for its large lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, and one of East Africa’s most important populations of African wild dogs.
Return to camp for brunch and leisure time during the heat of the day. In the afternoon, enjoy another private game drive exploring river systems, open plains, and rocky escarpments that make Ruaha so unique.
Day 3: Walking Safari & Intimate Wilderness Encounters
This morning, experience Ruaha from a different perspective with a guided walking safari, accompanied by an armed ranger and your expert guide. Learn about animal tracks, medicinal plants, and the intricate details of the ecosystem often missed from a vehicle.
After lunch and relaxation, choose between an afternoon game drive or quiet time at camp, soaking in uninterrupted views of the wilderness.
This is a day designed for connection — with nature, silence, and space.
Day 4: Flexible Safari Day – Ruaha at Your Own Pace
Enjoy a full day tailored to your interests. Options include:
Extended full-day game drive with picnic lunch
Photography-focused safari experience
Leisure time at camp with panoramic views
Private sundowners overlooking the Great Ruaha River
AfricaPathways believes luxury is about freedom, space, and personal choice — today is yours to shape.
Day 5: Sunrise Game Drive & Bush Breakfast
Begin your final full day with an early morning game drive, followed by a memorable bush breakfast in a scenic wilderness location.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the comfort of your camp, exceptional service, and uninterrupted views. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner under the African stars, celebrating an unforgettable Ruaha safari.
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Departure – Fly Back to Arusha or Dar es Salaam
- Ruaha, Tanzania
After breakfast, enjoy a short game drive to the airstrip for your scheduled or private charter flight back to Arusha or Dar es Salaam, connecting onward to your international journey or next safari destination.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Inclusions
✔ All airport transfers (international arrival assistance & domestic connections)
✔ Scheduled or private fly-in flights to and from Ruaha National Park
✔ 5 nights luxury accommodation in Ruaha
✔ All meals during the safari
✔ All game drives in a private safari vehicle
✔ Professional, English-speaking safari guide
✔ Walking safari (where permitted)
✔ Park fees & conservation fees
✔ Bottled drinking water during activities
✔ Emergency evacuation cover (AMREF Flying Doctors)
The package excludes:
✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees & travel insurance
✖ Tips for guides and camp staff
